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September 16, 2005

The probable cause for a somewhat unusual Cirrus SR22 accident
last December has just been determined by the NTSB. Involved in a
loose formation with a motor-glider, the Cirrus SR22 eventually
stalled and impacted mountainous terrain in Montana.

HAI tells ANN that it has learned that sometime next week, the
Louisiana Congressional Delegation will introduce “Project
Pelican,” a comprehensive aid package to address education,
wetland restoration, agriculture and other needs of the
hurricane-battered Gulf Coast.

Boeing and Jade Cargo International, the first cargo airline in
China with foreign ownership, have completed a firm order for the
carrier's purchase of six Boeing 747-400ER (Extended Range)
Freighters.

The NTSB has published a probable cause in the loss of a Pitts
S1-T (file photo below) that impacted the ground in Southern
California after its pilot could not affect a spin recovery, and
bailed out... successfully, albeit with only a five second
canopy ride. Whew....

Latest From Aviation's Aristocrat, Turned Renaissance Man

Many people know Erik Lindbergh from his charity work. Others
know him from the inspirational example he set, overcoming
crippling arthritis to become a pilot. Still others remember his
transatlantic flight in a Lancair (now Columbia) 300, or his
service to the X-Prize Foundation as a Trustee of the Ansari
X-Prize and Vice-President of the foundation.

Klyde Has a Few Thoughts On Bankruptcy

INTRO: Welcome to Part III of our interview
with Eclipse Aircraft CEO Vern Raburn.
In this segment, Raburn discusses his vision of the Eclipse as
an airplane built to have the consistency and reliability of an
appliance, and contrasts that with the hand-fitting and early
Industrial Age approach of some competitors.